John Ward

Category: Writing

  • Eerie Christmas

    Eerie Christmas

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    It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? If you’re a fan of horror and dark fiction, you should check out Eerie Christmas 3 from Black Hare Press – available in mid-December. It’s a seasonal anthology guaranteed to satisfy the most craven bloodlust, and the perfect stocking stuffer for the slasher fans…

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    The best way to stay up to date with my projects is to sign up for the newsletter. You can do that by visiting the sign up page and providing your name and email address. It’s that easy! The newsletter comes straight to your inbox every three weeks. No muss, no fuss. What are you…

  • 49 DN #33 – David Moses

    49 DN #33 – David Moses

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    Episode 33 – David Moses Writer-producer David Moses (Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH) discusses his new documentary series Paramedics: Life on the Line, and the storytelling challenges in unscripted television.     You can watch episodes of the show here on Knowledge Network.   Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…

  • 49 DN #32 – Roslyn Muir

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    Episode 32 Writer Roslyn Muir (The Birdwatcher, Washed Away) discusses her journey from intern to story-editor on Ransom, and how writing Movies of the Week can be a great way to break into the industry. For more information about The Birdwatcher, check out the film’s website here. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show,…

  • 49 DN#31 – Sam Wiebe

    49 DN#31 – Sam Wiebe

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    Episode 31 Crime-novelist Sam Wiebe talks about his latest book “Cut you down.” We also discuss the Vancouver crime-fiction scene, the challenges/benefits of writing by hand, and how he came to edit Vancouver Noir. For more information about Sam and his work, visits his website and buy his books at your local book store! Subscribe…

  • 49 DN #30 – Robert C. Cooper

    49 DN #30 – Robert C. Cooper

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    Episode 30 Showrunner Robert C. Cooper (Stargate, Dirk Gently) discusses his powerful new drama Unspeakable, and its incredible journey from pitch to screen. We discuss the process of creating a story spanning decades, and challenges arising from the real-life scandal the show is based upon. You can find the show in Canada through the CBC,…

  • 49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

    49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

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    Episode 29 Writer-producer Katherine Collins (Blindspot, Lost in Space) talks about her upcoming feature film Riot Girls and the importance of knowing your story. Along the way we discuss story-breaking, writing by hand, and legendary riot grrrl band Bikini Kill.   Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and/or a…

  • 49 DN #28 – Thomas Pound

    49 DN #28 – Thomas Pound

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    Episode 28 Writer-producer Thomas Pound (Motive) talks story-breaking on The Flash, writing episodes as a team, and how Memento led him to a writing career. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and/or a rating and like us on Facebook. It helps with our ranking and that allows other people…